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Contract Analyst

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Contract Analyst

Job Location
Chicago
Employment type
Regular
Department
Operations
Targeted Start Date
Immediate

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

 As a Contract Analyst, you’ll manage a dedicated portion of the firm’s diverse, global contract portfolio by assessing business requirements, engaging with vendors on new and existing agreements, reconciling invoices, and improving our systems and processes. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the contract lifecycle of new and existing contracts for internal customers: onboarding new contracts, renewals of existing contracts, terminations, etc. 
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and internal customers (i.e. trading desks, Legal department, and Accounting) 
  • Maintain accurate contract record database containing key data items and functionality 
  • Facilitate the complete requisition approval process, including application of our cost allocation methodologies 
  • Work with our accounting team to ensure a smooth and timelyprocess for executing invoice paymentsincluding invoice reconciliation when necessary 
  • Assist with internal development teams to improve contract management systems and processes 
  • Process requests to add, cancel or re-assign services due to moves, departures or change in business requirements 
  • Produce regular scheduled and ad-hoc inventory and cost reporting to all levels of management 
  • Contribute to the search for cost reductions and savings 

 

Required Skills & Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required 
  • 2+ years of experience in Procurement or relevant field 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills 
  • Proficiency in Excel required; Tableau experience is a plus  
  • Unafraid to challenge consensus, ask questions and demonstrate ownership 
  • Must work well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment 

 

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